Bates, Cutler reunite in Chicago | NBC Sports
time with the Broncos will now be assigned the task of getting the most out of Cutler in Chicago. The Bears have announced that Jeremy Bates will be the team?s quarterbacks coach. Bates spent three seasons with the Broncos ? the same three seasons Cutler played for the team...
Chicago Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas gives the life-changing gift of a Super Bowl | ESPN.com
But one was: 14-year-old Anthony Grandberry from the South Side of Chicago. [+] EnlargeCourtesy of the J.T. Thomas Foundation J.T. Thomas surprised Anthony Grandberry with the tickets on Saturday. Grandberry swore he knew who Thomas was. And even though the...
Editorial: A Chicago Super Bowl! Oh ... wait ... sorry ... | Chicago Tribune
the fewest alternative uses in the worst possible location, we're pretty much there." ? University of Chicago sports economist Allen Sanderson on the retrofitting of Soldier Field, 2003 The 10-day festival known as "sports' biggest party" thus far has been a rollicking success. Visitors bearing great...
A Chicago Super Bowl! Oh ... wait ... sorry ... | Chicago Tribune
the fewest alternative uses in the worst possible location, we're pretty much there." ? University of Chicago sports economist Allen Sanderson on the retrofitting of Soldier Field, 2003 The 10-day festival known as "sports' biggest party" thus far has been a rollicking success. Visitors bearing great...
Emery introduced as Bears GM | NBC Sports
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Phil Emery presented a thorough plan for improving the Chicago Bears, and team president Ted Phillips loved his attention to detail and his toughness from his days as a strength and conditioning coach at Navy. That's how Emery became...
Bears introduce Emery as general manager | ESPN.com
The Chicago Bears introduced Phil Emery on Monday as the franchise's fifth general manager. More On Bears Hire Emery New Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery will have to work with...
PFT: New Bears GM will have hands full | NBC Sports
By all accounts, new Bears G.M. Phil Emery has a reputation for working hard, and working smart. He?ll likely need a lot of both once he reports for duty at Halas Hall. Apart from...
Phil Emery will have his hands full in Chicago | NBC Sports
By all accounts, new Bears G.M. Phil Emery has a reputation for working hard, and working smart. He?ll likely need a lot of both once he reports for duty at Halas Hall. Apart from...
Bears to hire Phil Emery as new GM | FOXSports.com
After an exhaustive search by team president Ted Phillips, the Bears have chosen Phil Emery, former director of college scouting for the Kansas City Chiefs, as the team's next general manager. After an exhaustive search by team president Ted Phillips...
Next up for Bears QB coach hunt: Plan B | Chicago Tribune
The Bears continue their search for a passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach. (Chris Sweda/Tribune photo) MOBILE, Ala. — When the Chicago Bears resume their quest to find a passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach next...
Pats' Licht talks with Bears again about GM job | ESPN.com
New England Patriotsdirector of pro personnel Jason Licht, one of two finalists for the vacant Chicago Bears general manager position, will have his second interview with the club on Thursday. Licht was the first of the original five candidates to meet with the Bears. His first...
Source: Pats' Licht to talk with Bears Thursday | ESPN.com
director of pro personnel Jason Licht, one of two finalists for the vacant Chicago Bears general manager position, will have his second interview with the club on Thursday, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Licht was the first of the original five...
Van Pelt may be last man standing for Bears | Chicago Tribune
With other QB coaching candidates dropping by wayside, he gets plaudits from former boss 1 Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Related Photos: Personnel breakdown of Bears organization Chicago Bears player photo galleries Story: Bears bring back Emery, Licht for more GM...
Bears don't want to drop ball on RB depth | Chicago Tribune
_ MOBILE, Ala. -- There is plenty hanging in the balance for the Chicago Bears with the franchise carefully moving toward selecting its next general manager, a step that will lead to a full offseason of moves. Running backs coach Tim Spencer and offensive...
Wojciechowski: These 10 Bears define toughness | ESPN.com
cut-block you and the other guy tries to rupture your spleen? Playing in temperatures so cold that polar bears would need a North Face coat and a cup of hot chocolate? Yes. Yes. And yes. It's all of those things and more. It's these guys: Butkus, Walter...
Bears whittle down GM search | FOXSports.com
Bear Report Publisher | More Chicago Bears president Ted Phillips has not yet decided on who will be the team’s next general manger but the list of candidates is reportedly getting smaller. There have been...
Haugh: Harbaugh's Chicago way | Chicago Tribune
49ers coach gained hard-earned respect from Ditka, Tobin and teammates with Bears In 42 years as an NFL executive, Bill Tobin encountered only one other player who matched Jim Harbaugh's competitiveness. Perhaps you have heard of Walter Payton. "Harbaugh and Payton...
Haugh: Harbaugh overcame challenges the Chicago way | Chicago Tribune
49ers coach gained hard-earned respect from Ditka, Tobin and teammates with Bears 0 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after a playoff win over the Saints. (Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE / January 14, 2012) David Haugh's In the Wake of the...
Bears analysis: Turnover takes toll on special teams | Chicago Tribune
Corey Graham forces a fumble by the Eagles' DeSean Jackson during the Bears' win in November. (Jose M. Osorio/Tribune Photo) Related Position-by-position analysis Poll: VOTE: Which Bears defensive position needs biggest upgrade? Photos: Personnel breakdown of Bears organization 2011 Chicago Bears game...
Bears finish 1st round of GM interviews | Chicago Tribune
_ Ring the bell. The first round of interviews for the Bears general manager job is over. The last interviewee, Chiefs scouting director Phil Emery, had his chance to impress the Bears brass on Friday. Preceding him were Patriots director of pro...
Bears analysis: Turnover toll on special teams | Chicago Tribune
_ Last in a 10-part series Before the end of the 2011 season, Chicago Bears special-teams coordinator Dave Toub didnt hesitate calling it the most challenging year hes been through. Consider that Toub started the season relying on a completely made-over unit that featured...
Bears interview in-house GM candidate Ruskell | ESPN.com
The Chicago Bears moved forward in their search for a new general manager on Thursday by conducting an interview at Halas Hall with current director of player personnel Tim Ruskell. Bears' GM...
Bears analysis: Rebuilt line needs attention | Chicago Tribune
Ninth in a 10-part series One of the prevailing thoughts heading into the 2011 season was that the Chicago Bears needed improved offensive line play after coming up one game short of the Super Bowl. Despite another season of juggling created by season-ending injuries for two starters, the Bears...
Bears analysis: No security at safety position | Chicago Tribune
Former third-round draft pick Major Wright has yet to establish himself as a solid starting safety for the Bears. (Brian Cassella/Tribune Photo) Related Brad Biggs' Bears position-by-position analysis Story: Football 'lifer' latest GM candidate to talk with Bears 2011 Chicago Bears game photos Maps Eighth...
Football 'lifer' latest GM candidate to talk with Bears | Chicago Tribune
Raye has had hand in many successful drafts for Chargers 0 If the Bears hire Jimmy Raye as their next general manager, they will hire someone who has been immersed in football since the time he was wearing diapers. Raye, who interviewed with Bears...